Connect your Mini DisplayPort video output directly to a VGA monitor without needing a separate adapter using this 32AWG Mini DisplayPort to VGA Cable from Monoprice!

This cable plugs into the Mini DisplayPort output of your video card or Mac® computer and directly into the input port of a VGA monitor. It supports video resolutions up to 1920x1080p with full digital to analog video conversion. The cable is shielded to protect from stray RFI/EMI emissions and features gold plated connectors for smooth, corrosion free connections.

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Question: My adapter and/or cables are connected to my Mac but I don’t have any picture, even though the Mac recognizes the adapter?

Answer: You may need to adjust the display settings on the Mac before you can see any picture on the tv.

Try the following:

1.) Go into the System Settings

2.) Go into the Display Settings

3.) On one of the Tabs in the Display Settings Window there will be a button on the lower right hand corner that says “Detect Displays”. Click on it.

4.) On one of the other tabs in the Display Settings Window will be a list of different resolutions, such as 1920x1080. Try them all until you find one that works, it can vary from setup to setup depending on the devices.

5.) On some models of Mac’s you can disable the discrete video card. When discrete video is disable the external display does not work. Re-enabling discrete video fixes the issue. To check if it is enabled go into the system settings and it will be under the energy saver options in the upper left hand side.

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6.) Run the graphics and EFI updates.

Some firmware updates for Intel-based Macs may not be displayed automatically using Software Update. If they do not appear in Software Update, they must be manually downloaded from the Apple Downloads site. If you are unsure whether your computer needs a particular update, simply download and open the update installer. The installer will alert you if the firmware update is already installed or not needed.

Pros: It does what it says it does. It takes Mini DisplayPort and turns it into VGA to hook into an extra monitor, for when that's necessary. The picture quality seems to be fine, but the monitor I was using broke the next day after hooking it in. Without a replacement, I can't comment on long term use.

Cons: The cord is short, and it won't hook into another normal VGA cable without an adapter or the proper fitting. Make sure you either have that adapter, or your monitor is close enough to your device before making this purchase.

There's not a whole lot to say about this cable. It takes you from Mini Displayport to VGA. There's not a whole lot of cord here, but you know what you're getting when you read the product title, so there's no real excuse for that. Make sure you pay attention to the VGA end and make sure it's the right connector that you're looking for.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: RichP from Gilbert, AZ

3/8/2014 12:54:12 PM

Pros: Connected to monitor without any problems

Cons: None

The cable function as advertised. Connected from mac mini to monitor with no problems.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Pastor Adam from Killen, AL

3/4/2014 8:43:26 AM

Great Product, Great Service!

Pros: Great price, perfect length for my application.

Cons: None

Product works just as advertised and did exactly what I needed it to do in allowing dual monitor usage for my Macbook Pro.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from Lubbock, TX

6/8/2013 12:38:20 PM

Pros: Works great! Leaves the bulky end on the VGA side so no mess is crowding your laptop. Never had it fail (go to static and have to re-plug in) like some of the other cheap ones.

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